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Old 08-10-2010, 04:29 PM
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hey guys , so i always back into my driveway when i get home , i pull up put it in reverse and then when i start to go in reverse it sounds like the front rotor is making a hum noise and then it stops. sounds like it is coming off the front driver side for about a full revolution and then no more noise, ? any sugestions ? i come to a complete stop turn the wheel and then start to reverse...
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 04:32 PM
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wheel bearing? ceramic pads? check your front end for loose parts and so on.
thats the only thing i could think of or brake pads sticking.
possibly a cv shaft?
 
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everything seems tight , im starting to think its rubbing pads, is there anything to do to fix that problem ? maybe the caliper is getting stuck ?
 
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look at your hardware/shims what ever you want to call it and clean and lube them up
 
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yes i will do that also !! thanks for the great tips ., i will keep looking !!!
 



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